{"id":15,"date":"2013-09-22T20:10:52","date_gmt":"2013-09-23T03:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2024-04-22T17:04:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T01:04:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; rtl_reverse=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;big-photo-row-right pt120 mpt80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;shadow-box1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Ways We Care<\/h2>\n<p>You and your child are welcomed by an expert pediatric care team in a warm space where the whole family is respected and supported. You can expect comprehensive pediatric medical services, including mental health and lactation support, expert newborn care, and same-day visits for illness or injury. Learn about all the ways we care for kids.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/pediatric-services\/\">Pediatric Care Services<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-services-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-services-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-services-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-services-1-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-services-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-services-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;big-photo-row-left pt120 mpt80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72068 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-urgent-care-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-urgent-care-6.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-urgent-care-6-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-urgent-care-6-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-urgent-care-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pediatric-urgent-care-6-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;shadow-box1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Open Every Day with 24\/7 Nurse Advice<\/h2>\n<p>Kids don\u2019t get sick on a schedule. That\u2019s why we\u2019re open 7 days a week, offering same-day appointments, plus 24\/7 phone nurse advice. With 6 pediatric clinics in the Portland metro area, there&#8217;s a location close to you.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"tel:833-739-5437\">Call Us<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; rtl_reverse=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;big-photo-row-right pt120 mpt80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;shadow-box1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Lactation Support<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re passionate about helping parents and babies succeed at breastfeeding and early nutrition. Metro&#8217;s team of certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) is here to support you with expert nursing guidance for families of all types.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/newborn-doctor-visits\/lactation-consultant\/\">Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lactation-support.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lactation-support.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lactation-support-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lactation-support-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lactation-support-768x510.jpg 768w, 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class=\"testimonials-btn-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prev-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonials-slider-slick\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block-content\"><p>I came in for my baby\u2019s first well check and was almost late, overwhelmed and exhausted. Started crying at the front desk and one of the beautiful ladies walked out to the front and gave me a hug and made me feel SO much better. We also had a wonderful experience with both doctors we\u2019ve seen. We were given in depth answers to every question and felt very comfortable and supported. I am delighted with this clinic, to say the least!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/Person-qbe47wh1c1kc3i0zts867bulpyvvt6m23cyq4j17ow.png\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-meta\"><strong>J. L.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeaverton\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block-content\"><p>I can not say enough about this place. From the moment I called to inquire about their clinic to walking in the door I was completely impressed. The front staff was super friendly. The main entrance is so kid friendly &amp; even fun for adults. The nurses explained everything so clearly &amp; answered all my questions. The exam rooms are so cool! When they built their office they kept kids in mind in every aspect. The Dr was amazing. She made me feel calm &amp; hopeful. I am struggling with sleep training &amp; she gave me several things to try and told me to email or call with any questions or concerns. I haven&#8217;t been to a Dr office in a long time where they actually made me feel heard. No rushing. A completely incredible experience, I can&#8217;t wait to go back \ud83d\ude09\u2764<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/Person-qbe47wh1c1kc3i0zts867bulpyvvt6m23cyq4j17ow.png\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-meta\"><strong>J. C.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBridgeport\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block-content\"><p>We have been with Metro for the past 5 years and it has been exceptional. We have had the same doctor the whole time, which means we feel our family is known and our concerns are heard. Even with the challenges the medical world has undergone since 2020, we have felt well supported and very comfortable with the atmosphere at Metro. If only there were clinics for adults as well thought out as Metropolitan pediatrics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/Person-qbe47wh1c1kc3i0zts867bulpyvvt6m23cyq4j17ow.png\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-meta\"><strong>C.T.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGresham\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block-content\"><p>Punctual, efficient, personable and friendly &#8211;<br \/>\nThis was our first appointment since switching from Doernbecher and it\u2019s completely different from what we experienced there for the past 2 years. We already feel at home! Thank you for being so friendly and welcoming \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/Person-qbe47wh1c1kc3i0zts867bulpyvvt6m23cyq4j17ow.png\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-meta\"><strong>J. H.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohnson Creek\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block-content\"><p>Metropolitan Pediatrics is amazing!! All of the doctors are so wonderful with the kids and extremely knowledgeable!! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>I cant say enough good about the care and personal touch given ~ each time! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/Person-qbe47wh1c1kc3i0zts867bulpyvvt6m23cyq4j17ow.png\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-meta\"><strong>K. C.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSunnyside\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-block-content\"><p>Really wonderful experience getting my daughter&#8217;s ears pierced here! Such friendly and welcoming staff, they made her feel very special for this experience and spoke to her personally, explaining everything in ways that she could understand. 100% recommend for ear piercing by medical professionals!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metropediatrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/Person-qbe47wh1c1kc3i0zts867bulpyvvt6m23cyq4j17ow.png\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-meta\"><strong>S. 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